Statins are medicines prescribed by doctors to lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood. High LDL levels can increase your likelihood of heart disease by contributing to the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. Statins work by reducing the amount of LDL your liver produces.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/features/heart-health/how-can-i-avoid-statin-side-effects